Day: February 15, 2025

Quezon City: The Quezon City government declared a dengue outbreak after cases skyrocketed by 200 percent from Jan. 1 to Feb. 14. According to Philippines News Agency, in a press briefing, Mayor Joy Belmonte stated that the city government has mobilized all available resources to curb the outbreak, ensure services are accessible, and protect its residents, particularly children, from the disease. The declaration aims to ensure that the situation is under control, with measures in place to protect residents from this disease. Data from the QC Epidemiology and Surveillance Division indicated that 1,769 dengue cases were reported between Jan. 1

Baguio: Former secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Benhur Abalos has called for comprehensive support for farmers, emphasizing the need for expanded crop and financial insurance, during the Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas press briefing here Saturday. According to Philippines News Agency, Abalos was in the province along with other administration senatorial candidates for a campaign rally expected to be attended by national and local officials. He underscored the urgency of enhancing financial assistance and insurance coverage, which could greatly benefit farmers and their families, ensuring stability and resilience in the agriculture sector. “Food security

Quezon City: The Confederation of Coconut Farmers Organization (CCFOP-CONFED) on Saturday made public its bid for the United Coconut Planters Bank Savings Bank, Inc. (UCPB Savings). The Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) is selling its ownership share equivalent to 97.55 percent of the total outstanding capital stock of UCPB Savings as part of its strategic reforms to focus on priority sectors. According to Philippines News Agency, the state-run lender has set the asking price at PHP341.14 per share for its 6,996,467 common shares in the bank. CCFOP-CONFED chair Charles Avila stated that their bid is backed by local and

Tagum City: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced plans to broaden the reach of job fairs across the Philippines, aiming to boost employment, particularly for beneficiaries of key government assistance programs. Speaking at the “Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas” job fair in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, Marcos highlighted the government’s dedication to improving the lives of Filipinos. According to Philippines News Agency, the event, organized by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), featured a collaboration between national and local governments. This partnership aims to ensure the successful implementation of job

Manila: The Philippines and France have agreed to enhance their collaboration in the dairy sector, as announced by the Department of Agriculture (DA). The announcement highlighted the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the National Dairy Authority (NDA) and France-based Phylum SARL to conduct a feasibility study for the Philippine Dairy Project. According to Philippines News Agency, the feasibility study will be funded through a grant from the French government’s Fonds d’Etudes et d’Aide au Secteur Prive. This study aims to determine if the project qualifies for a concessional loan from the French government. The Philippine Dairy Project